Do you know what a squirrel is? A squirrel is a small, furry animal with a big, bushy tail. They are really cute and love to run around in the trees and parks.

Squirrels have sharp little teeth, and they use them to eat yummy things like nuts and seeds. One of their favorite foods is acorns. Have you ever seen an acorn? It's a small, brown nut that falls from oak trees.

When a squirrel finds a nut, it holds the nut with its tiny paws and chomps on it with its strong teeth. Sometimes, squirrels store extra nuts in their cheeks. Their cheeks can get really puffy! It looks like they have a little treasure hidden inside.

Squirrels are also very good at climbing trees. They have strong legs and sharp claws that help them run up and down the tree trunks. They live in cozy nests made of leaves and twigs, usually up high in the trees.

These little animals are always busy, running around and looking for food. They are very good at finding hidden nuts and seeds. Sometimes, you might see them in your backyard or at the park.

They are like little acrobats in the trees, always busy and always looking for their next yummy snack! Let's learn how to draw a squirrel. It is standing on a tree stump and is eating a tasty nut while looking around warily!

SUPPLIES NEEDED:

√ Draw a Squirrel Eating PDF (Click to download for free.)

√ Drawing Papers (You can get it easily and I would say almost any paper can be used.)

√ Pencils / Markers / Crayons / Watercolors (Remember to use a pen with a fine tip when outlining.)

FOR WHOM:

Elementary school students

TIME NEEDED:

About 1 hour

INSTRUCTIONS:

How to Draw a Squirrel Eating Step by Step

Step 1 Outline the head of this squirrel.

Step 2 Draw one eye and one ear of this squirrel.

Step 3 Draw this squirrel's forelimbs and a nut.

Step 4 Draw one of the back legs of this squirrel.

Step 5 Draw the back and tail of this squirrel.

Step 6 Complete this squirrel's tail.

Step 7 Draw the other ear and add the details on the face.

Step 8 Draw a tree stump, sun and cloud as a background.

Step 9 Color this squirrel and the background.

Guys, have you learned how to draw a squirrel eating yet?